I can identify with Zacchaeus from our reading in Luke 19 today on two counts! The first, of course, is because he was very short! I have also been in the situation where I could see nothing in a crowd and had to find a clear spot in order to see! I am thankful that I never had to climb a tree, though, in order to "see" Jesus! The second involves what Jesus said in verse 10:
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
Just as with Zacchaeus, I am sure that there were people who didn't think I could be saved because I wasn't raised in the Word, or because of previous poor decisions, etc. BUT, the GREAT Good News is: JESUS died for ALL of us! For ALL of those who needed a personal Savior! Romans 3:21 tell us that includes everyone!
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; KJV
Paul included himself in this when he said this in 1 Timothy 1:15:
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. KJV
So, we have established that we ALL need a personal Savior! Romans 6:23 tells us what all of us who were in that needy state had to look forward to!
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. KJV
The very best word in that verse is BUT! JESUS is the BUT! HE is the exception, the exemption, our redemption! HALLELUJAH! Have YOU received Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior yet? If not, why not? Just visit our website through the link on the left to find out more, and to find out how! You will NEVER regret that most important decision! If you have, then continue on in His Word to find out about the Infilling of the Holy Spirit, which is the enduing with power from on High that Jesus spoke of in Luke 24:49. You can also find out more about this most precious gift on our website! Here, to encourage you to BE all that God intends for you to be, is Hillsong with "Children Of The Light":
Shalom in Him!
